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Examining the supply and need of health workforce in Ethiopia: A foundation for strategic investment in human resources for health

2026Open accessBahir Dar University

Abstract

Ethiopia's HLMA highlights gaps between workforce supply, health needs, and fiscal capacity. Despite an increase in graduates, unemployment persists. Improving Human Resource for Health (HRH) governance, expanding fiscal resources, and ensuring fair deployment are vital for effective workforce utilization and advancing universal health coverage.

Research topics

  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Global Health Workforce Issues
  • Global and Cross-Cultural Management

Sustainable Development Goals

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DOI: 10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100784

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